Blessy's Kitchen: Flaxseed Podi / Flaxseed Powder / Healthy Flaxseed Powder

Flaxseeds are tiny oil seeds that contain omega-3 fats, fiber, and other plant compounds. They are also called Linseeds. Lately, they have gained popularity as health food. This powder is packed with other superfoods as well, like curry leaves, methi, black pepper, and urad dal. However, flax also has side effects when consumed in high amounts. So, moderation is the key!

Also, it helps providing good health for uterus.

To Make This Recipe, You'll Need:

Urad dal - 125g (I used the tiniest bowl available at home, measured 2 cups which gathers 125g)

Dried red chilli - 20-23 no's (20g)

Coriander seeds - 5 Tablespoons (30g)

Black pepper - 2 teaspoons

Methi seeds/ fenugreek - 1/2 teaspoon

Jeera/ cumin seeds - 3 teaspoons

Garlic cloves - 15 no's

Curry leaves - 1 bunch

Flax seeds - 100g (same measures as urad dal, 2 cups)

Salt - 2 1/2 teaspoons (or) to taste

Oil - 2 Tablespoons

Method :

1. To a pan add the oil, once the oil is hot, add the urad dal and fry it on low flame until it turns brown and aromatic.

2. Once the urad dal turns golden brown, add the red chilies and fry until they are coated well with the oil, slightly singed, and look shiny.

3. Add coriander seeds and continue to fry on a low flame until you can smell the aroma.

4. Add methi seeds

5. Black pepper goes next.

6. Next goes jeera.

7. Garlic cloves

8. Curry leaves

9. After every addition, keep mixing. Otherwise, the ingredients will burn.

10. Flax seeds. Continue to fry it on a low flame until you hear the spluttering. It is said that it's compulsory to roast or fry flaxseeds prior to eating as they can be toxic in their raw form. On the other hand, they will lose their wonderful properties if exposed to heat for a long period of time. So, monitor this and make a judgment.